Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a night for trying new things in Detroit’s Mexicantown Village. Fans lined up around the block a couple of hours before the bands even began, some even chasing down the ice cream vendor on her bike cart to grab a cone before the show. The diverse crowd were in high spirits before doors even opened, turning the sidewalk into a pre-party. I spoke to multiple people who actually travelled from hours away in Ohio to see the show.

Dexter and The Moonrocks brought along Cigarettes at Sunset and Red Leather as openers—both of which matched the headliner’s vibe and successfully amped up the crowd nice and rowdy for the headliners. While waiting for the doors to open, I overheard that many of the “Dexter and The Moonrocks” merch wearing patrons at El Club that night had been traveling all over the midwest just to see this band play again and again. The buzz on the street confirmed what many already knew: these boys from Texas are the real deal, and have quite the following.

After Cigarettes at Sunset and Red Leather played their energetic sets, Dexter and the Moonrocks took the stage, entering to Badflower’s “Detroit” on a stage adorned with Cheez-its snack and Miller lite cans scattered across the floor. The crowd erupted for the guys. El Club was a packed house, with nowhere to move, and although the heat inside the venue was intense, everyone overlooked the temperature and had a great time.

El Club was packed to the brims with people ecstatic to see all three acts on the bill. The band began with “Where I Steer” and casually provided fans with their hits throughout the entire set.

Everyone in the venue went wild for “Ritalin,” one of the bands newer hits, arms swaying and cell phones capturing every moment to re-experience later.

With their self-coined genre of music “Western Space Grunge,” they wowed the patrons of El Club on a Saturday evening. Even the two small kids in the audience, brought by their parents, raised their hands in a “Rock on” gesture, fully immersed in the moment.

A large pit opened up in the center of the venue, where people of all backgrounds threw themselves at each other with smiles on their faces. For one moment in time, there was no fighting, no differences—only one united, joyous Dexter and the Moonrocks-loving family.

The band ran through a string of hits, such as “Messed up Kid,” “Space Invader,” Bleach,” “Say I,” and “She Likes Girls,” plus many more that brought everyone together in a singalong to the music. It was a stellar night of music, good vibes and rocking out together with friends. The community truly came together for Dexter’s performance, having a blast in a city that is now thriving more than ever—it was such a great thing to witness.

The three artists on the bill still have so many dates through April and the beginning of May to check out, and I recommend you buy tickets now—these venues are filling up each night with super fans who will do anything to see these guys play!